Small urban and residential windpower installations are eventually going to be a common, happening thing. The Helix system from New Earth is just one of many designs for low wind speed residential and commercial applications. The avian friendly design catches wind from all directions creating torque to spin an electric generator. Mounted up to 35 feet high, in winds as low as 10 mph the system is designed to provide electrical power for your home or business.
(from the Helix site) “The basic concept: As the wind blows, the long helical blade scoops wind from any direction forcing it through the turbine. The turbine generator is connected directly to your home and as electricity is generated your home is powered. If the wind isn’t blowing your home is powered by the energy grid as usual. If the wind is blowing strongly then your energy produced can exceed your energy consumed and, depending on your local utility, your meter can spin backwards rolling back your energy bill.”
They offer 1 and 2kW models. Although no pricing is listed on their website, sources say the turbines run from $6,500 to $16,500 pre-installed. Installations should start rolling out this year. Click here to make a purchase inquiry.
RSS
There are many out of work here in mankato MN, I want to start a factory to build smaller HELICAL wind trubines for residential use, I hope to provide jobs for at least 300. We have a scrap-metal recycler, we have a small ansd large-size generator manufacturer in town both of which just laid off hundreds of people. I am sure that between federal grants and green-venture capitalist that it can be done. The Large scale windmills orders are out-pacing production. I am sure if we can make your design cheap enough and get some kind of fed tax credit we could sell alot to regular consumers. I am going to go to the Small Business administration, the local rotary club and see what we can come up with… I am over my head. I need help and leadership.